Hyundai Sonata (Hyundai) – Trunk Latch Failure (2021)
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2017 HYUNDAI SONATA
Brand
HYUNDAI
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2017
Hyundai Motor America is recalling certain 2017 HYUNDAI SONATA vehicles due to latches/locks/linkages:trunk lid:latch issues. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
Reported concern (NHTSA)
A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026